T-Mobile Makes Standalone 5G Data Session on a Multi-Vendor Radio and Core Network
T-Mobile USA has announced that the operator has made successful standalone end-to-end 5G data session on a multi-vendor 5G next-generation radio and core network, an important step in realizing the…
Ericsson Demonstrates Live 5G at Google I/O 2019
Ericsson brought live 5G network coverage for developers from around the world at the annual Google I/O event in Mountain View, California this week. Google had selected Ericsson as 5G…
Verizon Starts Offering Commercial 5G Service for 5G-enabled Smartphones in Select Areas
Verizon has turned on its 5G Ultra Wideband network in select areas of Minneapolis and Chicago last week. Verizon customers can access a commercial 5G network with the 5G-enabled smartphone,…
5G NG-RAN and UE identifiers
– RAN UE NGAP ID: A RAN UE NGAP ID shall be allocated so as to uniquely identify the UE over the NG interface within an gNB. When an AMF…
E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity (EN-DC)
E-UTRAN supports MR-DC via E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity (EN-DC), also called MR-DC with EPC, in which a UE is connected to one eNB that acts as a MN and one en-gNB…
Dual Connectivity (DC) and Multi-Radio Dual Connectivity (MR-DC)
E-UTRAN supports Dual Connectivity (DC) operation whereby a multiple Rx/Tx UE in RRC_CONNECTED is configured to utilise radio resources provided by two distinct schedulers, located in two eNBs connected via…
5G Xn Interface Protocol Architecture
The Xn User plane (Xn-U) interface is defined between two NG-RAN nodes. The transport network layer is built on IP transport and GTP-U is used on top of UDP/IP to…
5G NG Interface Protocol Architecture
The NG user plane interface (NG-U) is defined between the NG-RAN node and the UPF. The transport network layer is built on IP transport and GTP-U is used on top…
Separation of gNB-CU-CP and gNB-CU-UP
gNB-CU-Control Plane (gNB-CU-CP): a logical node hosting the RRC and the control plane part of the PDCP protocol of the gNB-CU for an en-gNB or a gNB. The gNB-CU-CP terminates…
5G NG-RAN Radio Protocol Architecture
The different sublayers used in Radio Protocol Architecture are: Medium Access Control (MAC), Radio Link Control (RLC), Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) and Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), Radio Resource…
5G NG-RAN Architecture
gNB Central Unit (gNB-CU): a logical node hosting RRC, SDAP and PDCP protocols of the gNB or RRC and PDCP protocols of the en-gNB that controls the operation of one…
Functional Split between NG-RAN and 5GC
The gNB and ng-eNB host the following functions: -Functions for Radio Resource Management: Radio Bearer Control, Radio Admission Control, Connection Mobility Control, Dynamic allocation of resources to UEs in both…
Ericsson and Intel to Demonstrate 4G + 5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing at MWC 2019
Ericsson will showcase activation of Ericsson Spectrum Sharing with an Intel 5G device at Mobile World Congress 2019. The demo will show that 4G and 5G traffic can run simultaneously…
5G Tool box in MATLAB: Possibilities and Limitations
MATLAB has introduced its 5G Toolbox, which provides standards compliant waveforms and reference examples for modeling, simulation, and verification of the physical layer of 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) communications…
5G Tests, Trials Gain Momentum Across Globe
5G has gathered momentum globally as per latest GSA report. 201 operators, in 83 countries are currently investing in 5G mobile and 5G FWA networks, ~30% increase since mid-2018. Level…
Small Cell In 5G
As the need and dependency on wireless network is increasing, a stronger and faster network is required to cater to the demands of millions. The 5G networks are the next…
Ericsson and Qualcomm Complete Interoperability Testing of 5G NR Data Call on 2.6 GHz Band
Ericsson and Qualcomm have completed a non-standalone (NSA) 5G New Radio (NR) data call on 2.6 GHz, adding a new frequency band to those successfully tested for commercial deployment. The…
T-Mobile, Ericsson Make 5G Call on 600 MHz
U.S. carrier T-Mobile has made a successful 5G data call and video call on 600 MHz both on a live commercial network in partnership with Ericsson and Intel. T-Mobile also…
5G Small Cell, Pico Cell Understanding and Planning
In the blog, the readers will comprehend the elementary aspects of Small cell in 5G communication mechanism, in a way it is enhanced 4G-LTE. The article will be significant to…
CP-OFDM and its application in 5G
Now days, 5G new radio (NR) is becoming more popular because of its high data rate, reduced latency, energy saving, cost reduction, higher system capacity, and massive device connectivity. The…
LTE Subscription Growth Remains Strong in 2018 as 5G Kicks In
LTE subscriber base now accounts for 44% of all mobile subscriptions worldwide and is expected to keep growing until 2022. Based on the latest GSA data, there were 3.74B LTE…
Telstra, Optus, TPG-Vodafone Win in Australia’s 5G Auction
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced four winners in recently concluded 5G spectrum auction in the 3.6 GHz band. All 350 lots available in the auction were…
South Korean Operators Launch Commercial 5G Services
South Korean carriers SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus have launched the 5G network that supports 3GPP specifications in limited areas in Seoul and other major cities.
Nokia and StarHub Demonstrate 3GPP Compliant 5G New Radio Pilot in Singapore
Nokia and Singapore’s StarHub have completed the outdoor pilot of 5G New Radio on 3.5GHz frequency band in Singapore. The companies demonstrated industrial and consumer applications to staff, industry partners…
Mitsubishi and NTT DOCOMO Achieve 27Gbps Throughput in 5G Outdoor Trials
Mitsubishi Electric and NTT DOCOMO have demonstrated 5G 27Gbps and 25Gbps maximum throughputs via one mobile terminal over communication distances of 10m and 100m, respectively, using the 28GHz radio frequency.
Telstra Demonstrates Live 5G 3GPP R15 Data Connection
Australia’s Telstra has announced the demonstration of live 5G 3GPP R15 data call using a commercial 5G chipset in a form factor device on Telstra’s mobile network.
SK Telecom Successfully Makes 5G Call with Samsung’s Commercial 5G Equipment
SK Telecom has successfully completed the 5G call using the 3GPP 5G Non-standalone(NSA) new radio (NR) standard and commercial 5G NR Samsung’s equipment that can be readily applied to the…
Verizon Turns on Commercial 5G TF Network in Select Markets
Verizon has announced the launch of the commercial 5G network in portions of Sacramento, Houston, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles. Installations of 5G Home began this week for “First on 5G”…
T-Mobile and Ericsson Sign $3.5 Billion 5G Deal
T-Mobile and Ericsson have signed a multi-year, $3.5 billion contract to support T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network deployment. Under the deal, Ericsson will provide T-Mobile with the latest 5G New Radio…
Ericsson and Swisscom Get 5G Ready with 5G NSA Data Call
Ericsson and Swisscom have stepped up their 5G game by setting up end-to-end, multivendor 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) data call on 3.5 GHz band in the Swiss city of Burgdorf. Swisscom…
